Weather and climate in San Javier (Spain)

The climate of San Javier is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. The rains are scarce.
The city is located on the southeastern coast of Spain, in the province of Murcia, on the Costa Cálida. The coast is closed in a lagoon, called Mar Menor, which is separated from the sea by a sandspit, called la Manga.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.5 °C (52.5 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26 °C (79 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 310 millimeters (12.2 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 45 mm (1.8 in) in the wettest (November). However, although it is an arid area, the coast of the province of Murcia may on occasion be affected by heavy rains, which can lead to flooding, especially in autumn. Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is a mild season, and it's characterized by sunny periods alternating with periods of bad weather, with wind and rain, which, however, are quite rare.
There is a good number of sunny days, with daytime temperatures reaching 18/20 °C (64/68 °F) even in winter. With the wind from Africa, it can instead exceed 20 °C (68 °F). In January 2012, it reached 25 °C (77 °F), and in early February 2020, as high as 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Very cold days are rare, however, there may be periods, usually short, in which the night temperature drops to freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) or a little below, while it fluctuates around 8/10 °C (46/50 °F) during the day. In these periods, the cold is felt, also because houses are often poorly heated.
The coldest record is -5.5 °C (22 °F) and was recorded in December 1970. From 2000 to 2020, the extreme minimum has been was -2.5 °C (27.5 °F), recorded in March 2004.
Snow in San Javier is a very rare phenomenon, but not impossible. In January 2017, after many years, a light snowfall occurred.

The summer, from June to mid-September, is hot and sunny. During the day the breeze blows, providing some relief, but the nights are muggy. There can also be very hot periods, usually of short duration, in which the temperature reaches 35/36 °C (95/97 °F). More rarely, it can reach higher values, for example, it reached 38 °C (100.5 °F) in June 2012, and 39.5 °C (103 °F) in July 2015 and early September 2016.



On average, there are around 2,660 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 15 °C (59 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September; in June, it is still cool. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time for a beach holiday in San Javier is the summer, from June to August. The sea temperature is comfortable enough from July to September, although by September, which overall is still a good month (especially in the first half), the first Atlantic disturbances begin to occur. May and June are sunny months, but the sea is still a bit cool, especially in May, when it is actually a bit cold.
To visit the city, you can choose the period from early April to mid-June.

San Javier - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (43 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in January 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it reached 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) in January 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.0 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in April 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in June 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in July 1994.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in October 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in November 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (45 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.